Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the base Xiaomi 15 in India on March 11. Both models are now available for purchase in the market. They are equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and run on Android 15 with the HyperOS 2.0 interface. Notably, both smartphones boast an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, as well as in-display fingerprint sensors for enhanced biometric security. The camera systems on the devices are developed in collaboration with Leica, featuring rear camera setups complemented by 32-megapixel front-facing cameras. The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra were introduced in China in October 2024 and February of this year, respectively.
Pricing and Availability of Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 in India
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is priced at ₹1,09,999 for the sole 16GB + 512GB configuration, while the Xiaomi 15 comes with a price tag of ₹64,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. Both models can be purchased through various platforms including Amazon, the official Xiaomi India e-store, and select offline retailers. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is available in a stylish Silver Chrome color, whereas the base model comes in Black, Green, and White.
Customers looking to buy the Xiaomi 15 Ultra can benefit from an instant discount of ₹10,000 when using ICICI Bank credit cards. For those purchasing the Xiaomi 15, there is a flat ₹5,000 discount available with the same bank’s credit cards. Additionally, both models offer exchange and no-cost EMI options starting at ₹5,417.
For photography enthusiasts, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra Photography Kit Legend Edition is priced at ₹11,999, with the option to receive discounts of up to ₹1,500 with select bank cards.
Specifications of Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi 15
The Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch full-HD+ (1,200 x 2,670 pixels) LTPO AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. It is also compatible with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision and comes with triple TÜV Rheinland eye protection certifications. In contrast, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra boasts a larger 6.73-inch WQHD+ (1,440 x 3,200 pixels) quad-curved LTPO AMOLED display protected by Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0.
Both models are driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and operate on Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0. The base Xiaomi 15 variant is equipped with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage, while the Ultra version offers 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a massive 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.
On the camera front, the Xiaomi 15 is outfitted with a triple rear camera arrangement that includes a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with up to 3x optical zoom. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra, on the other hand, features a more advanced setup comprising a 50-megapixel LYT-900 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP9 periscope telephoto camera capable of delivering 4.3x optical zoom. Both smartphones have 32-megapixel front cameras.
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is powered by a 5,410mAh battery that supports 90W wired and 80W wireless fast charging, while the Xiaomi 15 has a slightly smaller 5,240mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging capabilities. Both devices are equipped with in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensors and hold IP68 ratings for dust and water resistance. Furthermore, they offer connectivity options including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and USB 3.2 Type-C.
